Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruawaensis
ID:
507532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Sterculiac.: 34 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506864

Common Names

  • Cola ruawaensis
  • Ruawa cola
  • Ruawa cola tree

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Description

Cola ruawaensis (also called 'Ruawa Cola', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with fragrant bark. It is native to Africa, and is found in forests and other wooded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cola ruawaensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and for its wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cola ruawaensis is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cola ruawaensis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cola ruawaensis

Cola ruawaensis is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and can be found in the Ruawa forest.

Cola ruawaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola ruawaensis?

Cola ruawaensis

What is the common name of Cola ruawaensis?

Ruawa cola

What is the natural habitat of Cola ruawaensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Cola genus

Cola kimbozensis, Cola pseudoclavata, Cola quentinii, Cola rondoensis, Cola ruawaensis, Cola acuminata, Cola alba, Cola altissima, Cola angustifolia, Cola anomala, Cola argentea, Cola attiensis, Cola ballayi, Cola bilenguensis, Cola bipindensis, Cola bodardii, Cola boxiana, Cola brevipes, Cola bruneelii, Cola buesgenii, Cola buntingii, Cola cabindensis, Cola caricifolia, Cola cauliflora, Cola cecidiifolia, Cola chlamydantha, Cola chlorantha, Cola clavata, Cola coccinea, Cola congolana, Cola cordifolia, Cola crispiflora, Cola digitata, Cola discoglypremnophylla, Cola diversifolia, Cola duparquetiana, Cola edeensis, Cola fibrillosa, Cola ficifolia, Cola flaviflora, Cola flavovelutina, Cola gabonensis, Cola gigantea, Cola gigas, Cola gilgiana, Cola gilletii, Cola glabra, Cola glaucoviridis, Cola greenwayi, Cola griseiflora,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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